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Recent content by Michael Nelson

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    Sovereign Christian Marriage (Privatized Marriage):

    I must say the benefits of legal marriage with a state license are highly overrated. The rich will pay more income tax if they have anything near similar incomes. But the poor suffer more. My own fiancée and I are a case in point. We are both seriously disabled and live in assisted living which...
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    Can a Christian believe biological evolution in good faith?

    The debate comes down to this: is it necessary to believe in the literal historicity of every passage of scripture to accept Christ as one's savior? I believe quite definitely that Genesis declares the truth about humanity: humans have been rebellious (preferring their own will over God's) as...
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    New Member--Questions about Christian Marriage

    Been away for a while. I have come to the conclusion that God has answered my prayers (as He always does), but for His own reasons, the answer is "no". My relationship with God is rather strained at the moment, but I believe, Lord, hep my unbelief.
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    Can someone explain how believing in Climate Change makes you not a Christian?

    Please don't be concerned with the opinions of obviously misguided Christians, they are letting their (usually) rightist politics seep into their Christianity. However I would ask what role does your belief in climate change play in your life? Whatever your believe about a social, political, or...
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    New Member--Questions about Christian Marriage

    Re-posted from Introduce Yourself thread: My name is Michael Nelson (Mike) and my prospective wife is Mary Theresa Fernandez (Terry). We are not members of a specific church but worship at the Upland Church of Christ, in person when able, otherwise by live stream. We go in person when the staff...
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    New Member--Questions about Christian Marriage

    Thanks, I'll post there. So many forums that I didn't know where to start.
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    New Member--Questions about Christian Marriage

    My name is Michael Nelson (Mike) and my prospective wife is Mary Theresa Fernandez (Terry). We are not members of a specific church but worship at the Upland Church of Christ, in person when able, otherwise by live stream. We go in person when the staff of our assisted living facility is willing...